The library has about 20,000 cardholders out of the district’s 40,000 residents, said Kathy Lambert, public relations manager for the library.

“We’ve slowly been growing,” she said. “We updated our library cards and saw a spike in the number of patrons we serve.”

Beginning in late 2009, board officials began planning to expand and renovate the library facility after a referendum for a new building failed. The renovation project was completed in September 2010.

Library officials encourage those interested in serving on the board to step up for the upcoming election.

“We feel that candidates should be a library supporter, obviously,” Lambert said. “Supporting the library in the community is a good way to volunteer in your community and it doesn’t really require previous experience.”

How to get involved

Those interested in running for the board must live within the district and be registered to vote.